Parents And Children Together with Teachers (PACTT)

PACTT (formerly known as PACT) is designed to strengthen the collaboration of parents, students, and the community in dealing with the tumultuous adolescent years. Each year, all seventh grade students in the Nashua schools and their parents are invited to attend this conference, which features presentations that promote health and well-being, better communication, and stronger relationships among teenagers and their parents.

UWGN, the Nashua School District, and the Nashua business community came together to sponsor the first PACTT conference in 1998 and have continued this collaboration to offer PACTT annually. UWGN supports such community collaborations that benefit area residents by taking an early intervention and prevention approach to addressing long-term health and human service needs. The 2008 PACTT conference was held March 11-13 at Nashua Community College.

Student Feedback

Thank you so much for sponsoring PACTT. The program was very enjoyable and gave good advice on making decisions in your life.
(In one workshop) "We talked about stereotypes that are used a lot at my school. I learned that being different isn't bad and not to judge people by their looks. The next time there is a 'new kid' at school, instead of gossiping with my friends about rumors that I know aren't true, I'm going to have a conversation with that person and see who he or she is on the inside."
Katie S.

"Thank you for sponsoring PACTT. My mom and I had a lot of fun listening to the speakers. I think it is a great way to get teens with their parents."
Kay K.

"I think this experience has helped to better the relationships between Nashua's youth and parental bodies . . . One of the speakers I enjoyed talked about nutrition. It was very interesting to know what was in the food we eat and the nutrition facts and serving sizes of them."
Shaina S.

Sponsors & Contact Information

PACTT is sponsored by the Nashua School District, St. Joseph Hospital, and UWGN. Thanks to other generous supporters that made PACTT possible in 2008:

Belletetes True Value Hardware
Christian Party Rental
Courtyard Marriott Nashua
Crowne Plaza Hotel Nashua
Nashua Community College


For more information on PACTT, contact the Nashua School District's:
Stacy Hynes , 603-966-1012.

INFO@unitedwaynashua.org